David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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I would really welcome that because they need to be at the table anyway initially to compete. Which company wins a contract is another matter.

Mr. McDermot is right about the specialised ships required to build and service the infrastructure. I understand there is great demand for these kinds of vessels globally. We have got to be careful that we do not lose out and find we cannot get them. This is another area that Mr. McDermot has identified on which I very much agree.

In my area, we have the oil refinery. It is quite interested in renewables and in playing its part in converting to the green agenda with respect to many areas, including hydrogen. What is happening is very exciting. The Department should promote the work and let people know what is going on and the opportunities that exist. It is said that AI is the fourth industrial revolution, but this area is up there as well. It is all part of it.